Died in jail or a lockup
Michael Margulies
Michael Margulies, 49, died by suicide in June 2025 while held at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sheriff Rocky Holcomb said staff cannot be everywhere at once, a point the reporting used to illustrate the limits of suicide monitoring in local jails. Family members could not be reached for comment, so their account of his death is not available.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide
Reported by: news report.